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Nov 03, 2018 21:12 |  #28426

shalu wrote in post #18743349 (external link)
Hooded merganser male. Which background color do you prefer

These are both beautiful IMO.
Overall, the water has most appeal in top one.
Bird stands out better in lower.

I'm not really going to say I have a preference.
Both are uniquely beautiful in their respective ways.
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Nov 03, 2018 21:19 |  #28427

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Nov 03, 2018 21:50 |  #28428

edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #18743330 (external link)
Another one from today, this time this afternoon at another local wetlands. Love these funny feisty little guys.

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Great shot, and a really accurate characterization of them!


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Nov 03, 2018 23:43 |  #28429

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Nov 04, 2018 01:40 |  #28430

Not managed to see these in the wild yet but was surprised to find them in an avery of the local zoo.

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Nov 04, 2018 01:43 |  #28431

Lester Wareham wrote in post #18743463 (external link)
Not managed to see these in the wild yet but was surprised to find them in an avery of the local zoo.

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Those are really beautiful shots, Lester. These birds are gorgeous looking.


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Nov 04, 2018 01:39 |  #28432

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Lovely shot, beautiful looking bird too.




  
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Nov 04, 2018 01:41 |  #28433

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Today I had one of those days....this red breasted nuthatch, which seem to be having an irruptive year, didnt seem to mind me at all. I was thrilled to see it at my feeders for starters, but when i had to go re-hang one that had fallen, it fell to the feeder with me standing right there. So i decided hmm....lets try this with the camera at its minimum focus distance.....these were the results.

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Nov 04, 2018 01:42 |  #28434

edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #18743330 (external link)
Another one from today, this time this afternoon at another local wetlands. Love these funny feisty little guys.

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nice shot, need good senses to find a fish through the duckweed.




  
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Nov 04, 2018 01:43 |  #28435

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Lovely shots, love the reflective colours on the water.




  
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Nov 04, 2018 01:52 |  #28436

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I prefer the 2nd shot, very nice


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Nov 04, 2018 04:53 |  #28438

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Nov 04, 2018 05:01 |  #28439

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18743253 (external link)
I especially like your second shot, pcs. The bird stands out so beautifully. It's really 3-dimensional looking.

Thank you for your compliments!

(I won't reply everytime you or somebody else comments on a shot to keep the thread manageable but I do apreciate them!)




  
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Nov 04, 2018 05:14 |  #28440

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